12-28-1978 SpecialCITY OF RICHFIELD
Special City Council Meeting and
Continued December 26, 1978 Meeting
December 28, 1978
The Council of the City of Richfield met in special session in the Council
Chambers of the City Ha]:1 on Thursday, December 28, 1978, to conduct a public
hearing relating to a proposed amendment to the L/H/N project area boundaries
and to continue discussion of continued items from the December 26, regular
council meeting agenda.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loren L. Law.
Present: Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law
1. Hearing to Amend the L/H/N Redevelopment Project Boundaries
Mayor Law opened the meeting by explaining to the audience that this hearing
was being held in order to give residents an opportunity to present their views
regarding the proposed expansion of the L/H/N boundary by four properties.
Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, reviewed the action of the HRA and the
planning commission who had recommended the boundary change.
Richard Krier, Planning and Redevelopment Director, presented the proposal
to amend the L/H/N Redevelopment, Project area boundary to include lots 15, 16,
17 and 18 Fairwood Shores Addition. He presented information justifying the
inclusion of those four properties in the redevelopment project area in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes 462.421, subdivision 11.
Mr. Ronald Bussey, of Metro Economics, retained by the city to conduct
economic feasibility studies, presented information concerning redevelopment
feasibility as it related to the proposed boundary and land use changes. He
reported that the proposed changes are economically justified and that there was
a need and a demand for the housing units and office space proposed in the plan
change.
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The following individuals presented testimony concerning the proposed
boundary change:
John Kenealey, 6400 Blaisdell Avenue
Michael Lynch, 6617 Lakeshore Drive
Jean, Jim Tom Davis, 6639 Lakeshore Drive
Jon Pietig, 6617 Graham
R. A. Gilbertson, 5801 Lyndale
' Leon Lunas; 7508 Bryant
Bruce Stone, 7213 - 13th Avenue
Bill Brown, 7501 Colfax
Pat Johnson, 6810 Penn
Barbara Abrahamson, 71st and Lyndale
Mrs. James Bezat, 6633 - 1st Avenue
C. E. Swanson, 6717 Harriet
Betty Carr, 6633 Lynwood
Carol Velasquez,-6615 Lakeshore Drive
Bob Bauer, 6944 Pillsbury
Dave Rickert, 6710 Garfield
Bill Gilbertson, 6812 Garfield
Lawrence Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth
Joe Ertman, 7533 - 2nd Avenue
Ralph Bruins, 7100 Oak Grove Boulevard
Joe Davis, 6639 Lakeshore Drive, presented a petition containing 300
signatures opposing the proposed change. (C-9854)
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger to receive this petition.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen to close the hearing.
All ayes - Carried.
Motion by Anderson, to extend the boundary for a limited three year period
of time to determine if redevelopment would actually occur. No second to the
motion.
City Attorney Clayton LeFevere indicated that the city council could make
a preliminary indication of their interest and intent with respect to the boundary
change. However, he suggested that the matter of the boundary change be referred
back to the planning commission and the HRA so that it could be considered fully
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in conjunction with the proposed land use changes in the plan. This would
provide the city council with the opportunity to make a final decision on both
issues at the same time.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Luettinger that the following resolution
be,adoptcd; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6019
RESOLUTION RELATING TO PROPOSED BOUNDARY
CHANGE OF L/H/N PROJECT AREA
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6019 in Resolution Book No.
42.
The council recessed at 10:55 and reconvened at 11:00 p.m.
The council continued their meeting with the items deferred from the
December 26, 1978, regular council meeting.
_2. Adjustments in Compensation of Employees in the General Services, Management
and Specialized Pay Plans for 1979
Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, presented recommendations for adjustments
in the General Services, Management and Specialized pay plans for 1979 as out-
lined in Council Letter No. 367.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the following resolutions be
adopted; that they be spread in resolution book and that they be made a part of
these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6012
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1979
GENERAL SERVICES COMPENSATION PLAN
RESOLUTION N0. 6013
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1979
MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PLAN
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RESOLUTION N0. 6014
RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE 1979 SPECIALIZED PAY PLAN
RESOLUTION N0. 6015
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CITY'S CONTRIBUTION
TOWARD HEALTH AND TERM LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUM
Pall of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays - None.
Carried. These resolutions appear as Resolutions Numbers 6012 through 6015 in
Resolution Book No. 42.
Bill 1979-1, "An Amendment to Chapter II, Part III, Section 2.34 of the
Ordinance Code of the City of Richfield", relating to attendance and leaves,
was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on
file in the office of the city clerk. (C-9855)
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Ludeman that this constitute a first reading
of Bill 1979-1; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for January 22, 1979.
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays -
None. Carried.
The City Manager reviewed the city ordinance setting council salaries
which stipulates that these salaries are to be reviewed in December of each
year. Council members discussed this matter and decided to continue the policy
of making annual adjustments in mayor and council Salary rates.
Bill 1979-2, "An Amendment to Chapter XII, Part I, Section 12.02 of the
Richfield Ordinance Code", relating to compensation of mayor and council members,
was read and reviewed by City Attorney Clayton LeFevere, the same being on file
in the office of the city clerk. (C-9856)
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that this constitute a first reading
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of Bill 1979-2; that it be published in the official newspaper and that second
reading of this ordinance amendment be scheduled for January 22, 1979.
Po11 of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Law. Nays - Luettinger.
Carried.
Motion by Jacobsen, seconded by Anderson that the following resolution be
adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a part
of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6016
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM
THE 1979 CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
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Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6016 in Resolution
Book No. 42.
3. Proposal for Self-Insurance of Workers' Compensation for City of
Richfield Employees
Wayne Burggraaff, City Manager, presented a proposal to the city council
providing for self-insurance of workers' compensation for city employees which
would be effective January 1, 1979, as outlined in Council Letter No. 373.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by. Jacobsen that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6017
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TRUST AND
AGENCY FUND FOR SELF-INSURANCE AND
WORKERS' COMPENSATION AWARDS AND COSTS
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. b017 in Resolution
Book No. 42.
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Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen that the following resolution
be adopted; that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made a
part of these minutes:
RESOLUTION N0. 6018
RESOLUTION DETERMINING 1979 CITY CONTRIBUTION
. t TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION SELF-INSURANCE FUND
Poll of votes: Ayes - Anderson, Jacobsen, Ludeman, Luettinger, Law. Nays -
None. Carried. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 6018 in Resolution
Book No. 42.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the agreement with
Marsh & McLennan, Inc. to provide administration of the city's self-insurance
workers' compensation program in 1979 at an estimated total cost of $5,450.
A11 ayes - Carried.
Motion by Luettinger, seconded by Jacobsen to approve the purchase of
workers' compensation $500,000 to $10,000,000 excess insurance coverage at
an estimated annual cost of $31,700.
All ayes - Carried.
4. Adjournment
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Jacobsen that the meeting adjourn.
All ayes - Carried. Time: 11:30 p.m.
Date Approved: January 22, 1979
L ren L. Law or
Thomas J. oran City Clerk
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Wayne S. Burggraaf City M nager
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